Reasons to choose JD 4100 z3
Released in 2001, JD 4100 z3 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 4.13 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Jenoptik JD 4100 z3
vs Jenoptik JD 4100 z3 S
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
JD 4100 z338 mm²
JD 4100 z3 S- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The JD 4100 z3 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
JD 4100 z3MetricJD 4100 z3 S
4.13 MPEffective pixels4 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.21 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
10.28 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
9.72 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight370 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
4x AABattery4x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The JD 4100 z3 has the larger sensor area. The JD 4100 z3 has the lighter body. The JD 4100 z3 has the higher effective resolution. The JD 4100 z3 S is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose JD 4100 z3 S
Released in 2002, JD 4100 z3 S has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.